June 26, 2017

Orange County

Voice of OC: Anaheim wrestles over homeless anti-camping ordinance

Anaheim City Council members have failed to endorse an existing anti-camping ordinance aimed at people living on the streets, tabling a request by Councilwoman Kris Murray to “reaffirm” the city’s existing approach to addressing homelessness.

 

Daily Pilot: $350,000 memorial for farm workers is open after renovation

The Table of Dignity, designed by Ricardo Mendoza and Josh Sarantitis, had to be closed off and rebuilt last year because of structural concerns. It was originally unveiled on Labor Day 2015.

LA Times: Twice-convicted O.C. killer will receive new trial in latest fallout from jailhouse snitch scandal

The ruling stems from allegations that the district attorney’s office and Sheriff’s Department maintained a covert network of jailhouse snitches and repeatedly failed to disclose information about those informants to defense attorneys, violating the constitutional rights of criminal defendants.

 

Daily Pilot: How 5 O.C. cities are working to pull down the rising cost of a pension ‘mess’

With California’s pension crisis clearly defined, cities are beginning to budget for even larger payments to the state retirement system to keep ahead of interest.

 

Marie Claire: Are Women Equal in America? A Look At Title IX's Impact 45 Years Later

The landmark legislation made discrimination on the basis of sex illegal in education. On the 45th anniversary of its passing, Molly Knight examines what that's meant for American women.

NBC4: California's GOP United on Fighting One Tax, the Other Not So Much

The Administration is considering eliminating the federal deduction for state and local taxes. Such an action would result in higher taxes for mostly blue states such as California, New York and Illinois.

Publication Date: June 26, 2017